Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai
PoorHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.17MI Nw/Naniloa Lp · Structure no. 003000830301785
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,725 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kam HWY over Kahawainui Strm-Laiewai?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.